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The best places to see capybaras in the wild in Brazil

Capybaras are among Brazil’s most recognizable wild animals, yet seeing them in their natural environment requires more than visiting a city zoo. These giant…

Exploring the Caatinga Biome in Brazil’s Sertão

The Caatinga is Brazil’s only exclusively national biome, stretching across much of the Northeast’s semi-arid interior. Its name comes from Tupi words often…

A Traveler’s Guide to Florianópolis Beaches and Nightlife

Florianópolis combines the energy of a Brazilian coastal city with the landscape of an Atlantic island. Known locally as Floripa, it offers long beaches,…

The Best Luxury Eco-Resorts in the Brazilian Amazon

A stay in the Brazilian Amazon can combine deep wilderness, thoughtful design, excellent guiding, and remarkable comfort. The finest jungle lodges replace…

How to Visit Indigenous Villages in the Xingu Indigenous Park

A journey to Indigenous villages in the Xingu Indigenous Park requires more planning than a conventional Brazilian excursion. The territory is protected…

A Guide to the Hot Springs of Caldas Novas and Rio Quente

Caldas Novas and nearby Rio Quente form one of Brazil’s best-known thermal water destinations. Located in Goiás, in the country’s Central-West, the region…

Exploring Serra da Capivara National Park and Its Ancient Rock Art

In southeastern Piauí, Serra da Capivara National Park protects one of the most remarkable archaeological landscapes in Brazil. Its rocky plateaus, canyon…

The Best Snorkeling Spots Along Pernambuco’s Coral Coast

Pernambuco’s Coral Coast combines warm, clear water with shallow reef formations, natural pools, mangroves, and long stretches of bright sand. Between Recife…

A day in Brasília through architecture and culture

Brasília rewards travelers who enjoy seeing a city as a work of art. Planned by urbanist Lúcio Costa and shaped by architect Oscar Niemeyer, Brazil’s capital…

How to Navigate Brazil’s Bus System With Confidence

Brazil’s bus network connects major capitals, coastal towns, inland communities, and remote gateways to national parks. For many travelers, coaches are the…